Manufacturing Leadership Development Program - Associate Specialist, Engineering
About The Position
The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is a global manufacturing graduate program designed to identify, hire, and develop future Manufacturing Leaders. This 3-year rotation program invests in participants' development through exposure and experience across the business, preparing them for leadership roles. It offers experiential and formal learning opportunities to build a technical foundation, with coaching from senior leaders, exposure to manufacturing challenges, and training from industry experts. Participants will contribute to significant projects and make decisions impacting pharmaceutical manufacturing and global delivery. The program aims to provide candidates with a broad perspective of core manufacturing functions and develop talent for future leadership positions within the Manufacturing Division through focused development in key leadership and technical skills. Successful candidates will experience three (3) one-year rotations, with a minimum of two (2) in technically focused roles within operations, technical operations, or quality organizations. Employees will be assigned to rotations based on critical business needs and receive mentoring from peers and senior leaders. Rotation members should expect to work at 2-3 different high-impact sites and have flexibility to relocate. Domestic and international business travel may be required, though an international rotation is not guaranteed. The program strengthens skills through a targeted learning curriculum enhancing competencies such as continuous improvement, problem-solving, technical support, Lean Manufacturing, Quality/GMP, partnership management, strategic thinking, decision-making, financial acumen, and end-to-end supply chain.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Packaging.
- Graduated from a college by the program start date: On or around August 1, 2027.
- Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
- Willing to be assigned to different roles and different sites over the first three years of employment.
- Ability to travel and willingness to be assigned to any company site in the US or other company sites including countries ex-US based on business needs.
- Adaptability
- Biopharmaceutical Operations
- Data Analysis
- Engineering Principle
- Experimentation
- Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Teamwork
- Technical Communication
- Technical Problem-Solving
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership experience in field of study, extracurricular activity, previous internship or undergraduate research, military or prior work experience.
- Experience in manufacturing.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team-player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across teams.
- Strong technical background.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to significant projects and make key decisions that directly impact how we make pharmaceuticals and deliver them to our patients globally.
- Experience three (3) rotations over a three-year period, with each rotation lasting one (1) year.
- Work in technically focused roles within the operations, technical operations, or quality organizations.
- Receive mentoring from peers and senior leaders during assignments.
- Work at 2-3 different high impact sites during the tenure in the program.
- Participate in a broad range of work experiences across the manufacturing division.
- Work independently, in teams, and lead teams.
- Adapt to new roles, responsibilities, and situations.
- Cultivate leadership skills along with technical, business, and commercial skills by applying knowledge within manufacturing.
- Commit to own career development and bringing best to the company.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
